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Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941Updated
01-May-2018

In Remembrance ofJAMES JOHNSTON

Service: Royal NavyRank: Able SeamanService Number: P/SSX 21864Date Joined Hood: UnknownBiographical Information: James was born on 17 April 1916 in Marnock, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland to Henry and Mary Johnston. The family later lived in Whitehouse, Aberdeenshire. He was the eldest of seven children. He was educated at Forgue School and Huntly Gordon Schools, where he was specially trained in commercial subjects.

He joined the Navy in 1937. He is known to have served on H.M.S. Excellent before joining Hood. Whilst in Hood, he served as a writer for the ship's commanding officer. He also manned one of the anti-aircraft guns.

James was 25 at the time of his loss. We have no additional information.